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  • May 13, 2024

    Goodwill Skills Training: Developing Confidence & Strengthening Abilities

    Goodwill of Central Iowa offers Skills Training Programs that go beyond just teaching industry-related skills. These programs help individuals gain confidence, enhance their abilities, and navigate the workplace professionally. This...

  • October 3, 2018

    Goodwill Halloween Costume Challenge 2018

    Three Goodwill of Central Iowa interns. One mystery box each. The ultimate Halloween challenge. What costume...

  • September 25, 2018

    Rediscovering His Purpose: Keith’s Journey at Goodwill

    Keith is a people-person. As a Goodwill of Central Iowa store clerk, he always finds a...

  • September 7, 2018

    #StyledByGoodwill: DIY Tailgate Fashion

    The big game is just around the corner! If you are looking for some last-minute fashion...

  • July 10, 2018

    Tammy’s Goodwill Journey

      Had you walked into Goodwill of Central Iowa's Day Services program last year,  you would...

  • May 25, 2018

    #StyledByGoodwill Launches In Stores

    In celebration of Goodwill Week, our team had the pleasure of collaborating with two very stylish...

  • May 4, 2018

    CELEBRATE GOODWILL WEEK WITH US, MAY 6-13

    From May 6–13, Goodwill of Central Iowa will celebrate Goodwill Industries Week and the mission impact...

  • April 30, 2018

    National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

    On this National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, we're giving a shout out to our colleagues...

  • April 20, 2018

    EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY

    This month, April 22 to be exact, we celebrate Earth Day. A day to contemplate sustainability;...

  • April 9, 2018

    From Hopeless to Beaming with Pride: A Goodwill Success Story

    Not many people would be ecstatic to spend their 50th birthday on the job, but considering...

  • April 4, 2018

    Outlet Store Open House

    Join us for an open house of the Goodwill of Central Iowa Outlet Store located in...